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Declamation


Declamation is a memorized event in which the student delivers a speech written by some other person. The speech must have been presented as a public address and found in print, on video, DVD or on an audio recording. Speeches that have been used only for forensic competition are not acceptable, even if they can be found in print. The presentation should include an introduction that provides the title of the speech and the author, and should include relevant information about the theme and date of the oration or its historical significance. Dialects of the original speaker need not be mimicked. No scripts, costumes, or props may be used in the presentation.
Time: 10 minute maximum, including introduction (30 second grace); no minimum

Ballot

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    • Declamation
    • Dramatic Performance
    • Duo Interp
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    • Group Discussion
    • Impromptu
    • Informative Speaking
    • Multiple
    • Original Oratory
    • Play Reading
    • Poetry Reading
    • Program Oral Interp
    • Prose Reading
    • Radio Broadcasting
    • Big Questions Debate
    • Congressional Debate
    • Lincoln-Douglas Debate
    • Policy Debate
    • Public Forum Debate
  • Joining
    • How To Join
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  • Resources
    • For New Coaches
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